HOLLYOAKS fans have predicted a heartbreaking exit for Nikki Sanderson’s character Maxine Minniver.
Amid much speculation, viewers of the Channel 4 soap fear her departure could end in tragedy.
In an emotional Hollyoaks theory circulating among fans, many believe Maxine may become Jez next victim.
Viewers will see Maxine become suspicious of Jez after Ste suspects he killed his cat.
Driven by worry, Maxine does her own bit of investigation and allegedly uncovers incriminating evidence, like a murder journal, that confirms Jez is a killer.
Just as she attempts to call the police, Jez catches her, snatching the phone from her hand.
Fans think this terrifying moment could trigger traumatic flashbacks for Maxine, reminding her of the abuse she endured from her ex, Patrick.
In the chilling Hollyoaks fan theory, shared on Reddit, Maxine is said to beg for her life, only for Jez to ominously tell her: “Patrick should have done this years ago,” before killing her.
Despite some fans admitting they’ve had mixed feelings about Maxine’s character, many are hoping she survives.
A fan who shared the detailed theory said: “After all she’s been through, I don’t want her to get murdered by her abuser’s twin.”
Maxine had daughter Minnie with Patrick in 2014.
Hollyoaks fans have followed Maxine’s dramatic journey since she first arrived in the village back in 2012.
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One of her most memorable relationships was with Dodger Savage, portrayed by Danny Mac.
The couple quickly became fan favourites, but their romance hit rocky ground, especially after Maxine endured abuse at the hands of Patrick Blake.
Viewers were thrilled to learn that Maxine and Dodger officially reunited in January 2025 — a moment many longtime fans had been hoping for.
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The Sun revealed last week that Nikki was leaving the soap and had filmed her final scenes.
Insiders revealed that Nikki, who has been dating Emmerdale actor Anthony Quinlan for three years, had decided to move on to give herself more freedom to try other roles.
A source told me: “She met with bosses and told them of her plans to leave, she’d just turned 40 and felt the time was right to say goodbye to Maxine.
“She’s keen to explore other opportunities and is excited to get back out there.
“Bosses have been plotting Maxine’s exit storyline for months and have promised it will be a fitting tribute to the character, and viewers can expect a lot of drama before she goes.”
The source added: “She will film her final scenes next month, which will go out on-screen in May.”
